PHOTO: The DeKalb County Commission presented the 2016 Fyffe High School Football and Cheerleading teams with resolutions in recognition for winning both state championships. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
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DeKalb County Commission Meeting, January 10, 2017 (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In their first meeting of 2017, the DeKalb County Commission convened last Tuesday. The commission addressed the following items: Road Department: Road…
County agrees to postpone prisoner fee
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission has agreed to delay the imposition of a fee on the cities for prisoners housed in the…
DeKalb County EMA receives praise for tornado response
PHOTO: DeKalb County Emergency Management Director Anthony Clifton provides a brief to the county commission on the tornado damage and the county’s response at last week’s commission meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…
Tornado damage assessment at $3 million
PHOTO: While DeKalb County didn’t reach the damage threshold for personal assistance, those affected do qualify for low-interest SBA loans. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
DeKalb County amendment seeks to end special elections
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Amendment Number One on the ballot for DeKalb County on Nov. 8 seeks to end special elections for vacant positions. If…
DeKalb Co. Commission posts job, reviews paving materials bids (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13. After minutes from the last meeting were approved,…
Frank Hiett Celebrates 100th Birthday in Rainsville
DeKalb County Commission President Rickey Harcrow presents Mr. Hiett with a special plaque. (Photo by Marla Jones) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Longtime DeKalb County resident Frank Hiett celebrated his…